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Santa braves the sticky heat of the Amazon jungle to bring gifts to children in Brazilian village

CATALAO, Brazil — Santa Claus braved the sticky heat of the Amazon rainforest this weekend, taking two boats to bring gifts to children in a village near the Brazilian city of Manaus. “For the children of the rivers, the people of the countryside, nothing new happens,” said Raimunda Ferrera Vieira a community leader in the village of Catalao, which received …

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3 days, 11 hours ago

ANDREW NEIL: Ed Miliband’s Net Zero mania isn’t just a threat to energy security. It’s making us so reliant on China, he’s now a threat to national security

Daily Mail

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband justifies his dogmatic dash to decarbonise our national electricity grid by claiming it will free us from dependence on the fossil fuels of foreign dictators. Miliband, in his 2030 rush to decarbonise, will not be able to resist using China's over-production of panels as a cheap and plentiful supply to fulfil his Net Zero mission. Ed …

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4 days, 21 hours ago

Property developer is refused permission to open his holiday let after backlash from locals over 'horrendous' 18ft window

Daily Mail

A property developer has been refused permission to open his holiday let over a 'horrendous' giant window. This 18ft window left locals in North Wales fuming after it was fitted without permission Pictured: The original home before the 'horrendous' large window was fitted Pictured: The planning application that was submitted by the housing developer The developer was given 'an opportunity' …

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5 days, 13 hours ago

How the Assads used a civil war to turn Syria into a narco state

NPR

How the Assads used a civil war to turn Syria into a narco state toggle caption Claire Harbage/NPR DAMASCUS, Syria — A luxury villa dominates a hilltop overlooking the countryside just 15 miles outside the capital, Damascus. toggle caption Claire Harbage/NPR As the use of Captagon increased, Syria's neighbors sought to stop it. toggle caption Claire Harbage/NPR David McCloskey, a …

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5 days, 13 hours ago

Chinese operas that blend French culture wow audiences

China Daily

gofujian.com.cn | Updated: 2024-12-19 The "China-France Beautiful Countryside Journey" event was stagedin the town of Pernes les Fontaines in southern France on local time Dec 17, aiming to promote exchanges and mutual understanding among the people of both countries. Highlights included the Notre-Dame de Paris puppet show, a blend of martial arts and acrobatics in a Dacheng Opera, a tea-picking …

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6 days, 2 hours ago

From Malana To Khimsar: Explore 5 Most Beautiful Villages In India

ABP News

India is rich in tradition and cultures; it boasts about 1000 lavish villages where you can completely escape into your countryside. With village tourism picking up in popularity, one can easily get a dose of rural charm, traditional lifestyle, and rich heritage these days. Malana: Legend has it that a tribe from Alexander’s army broke away and decided to make …

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1 week ago

The beautiful Yorkshire villages hoping to ban building new second homes to combat overtourism

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Members of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority have released a local plan which will be subject to a formal …

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Syria war monitor reports Israeli strikes on military sites

The Hindu

A Syria war monitor said Israel launched strikes early Saturday targeting military sites in Damascus and its countryside, in the latest such raids since rebels brought down Bashar al-Assad almost a week ago. “Israeli strikes destroyed a scientific institute” and other related military facilities in Barzeh, in northern Damascus, and targeted a “military airport” in the capital’s countryside, the Syrian …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Israel strikes Syrian military facilities including scientific institute, says war monitor

Firstpost

‘Israeli strikes destroyed a scientific institute’ and other related military facilities in Barzeh, in northern Damascus, and targeted a ‘military airport’ in the capital’s countryside, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said A Syria war monitor said Israel launched strikes early Saturday targeting military sites in Damascus and its countryside, in the latest such raids since rebels brought down Bashar …

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1 week, 4 days ago

American released from Syria prison after rebel takeover calls it a 'blessing'

Hindustan Times

An American who disappeared seven months ago into former Syrian President Bashar Assad’s notorious prison system said early Friday he was released by the “liberators” who arrived in Damascus a day after the longtime ruler fled the capital. Travis Timmerman, 29, said he had gone to Syria on a Christian pilgrimage Travis Timmerman called his release a “blessing” when he …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Poor morale, reliance on foreign allies: The collapse of Assad’s army in Syria explained

Firstpost

As rebels swept into Damascus last week, toppling former President Bashar al-Assad, his army simply collapsed, abruptly ending a 13-year conflict that had claimed hundreds of thousands of lives. Reuters spoke to a dozen sources including two Syrian army deserters, three senior Syrian officers, two Iraqi militia commanders working with the Syrian army, a Syrian security source and a source …

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Housebuilding set to surge by 60% as Rayner faces backlash over plans to ‘bulldoze’ countryside

The Independent

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The deputy prime minister has been accused of planning to “bulldoze” the countryside and waging …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi seen for first time since their multi-million-pound Cotswolds home was hit by flooding

Daily Mail

Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi have been pictured stepping out together for the first time since they moved from sunny California to the rain-sodden English countryside. Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi have been pictured stepping out together for the first time since they moved from sunny California to the rain-sodden English countryside The couple …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Nest Farmhouse, King’s Lynn, restaurant review: Brilliant but just shy of exceptional

The Independent

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1 week, 6 days ago

Ryan Reynolds feels Deadpool's future is uncertain: ‘I have 4 kids and I don't ever want to be an absentee father'

Hindustan Times

Ryan Reynolds' name is synonymous with the popular adult superhero character of Deadpool. Ryan last played it in Shawn Levy's blockbuster buddy Marvel movie Deadpool & Wolverine earlier this year, five years after his turn in David Leitch's Deadpool 2. Channing Tatum is so excited to play Gambit and I'd be so happy to play the fifth banana in his …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Exploring agricultural synergies between Brazil and China

China Daily

Ana Carolina Palazzo CHINA DAILY Ana Carolina Palazzo grew up in the countryside of Brazil, where her early exposure to agriculture sparked a lifelong passion to further explore the subject. "One similarity between China and Brazil is that both countries focus on improving land productivity," she said. With growing China-Brazil ties and China's expanding influence in the global economy, Palazzo …

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2 weeks ago

Ryan Reynolds says he didn't ‘feel so great about losing’ 2017 Golden Globe to Ryan Gosling

Hindustan Times

Ryan Reynolds seems to have an unresolved issue with his namesake. In Variety's Actors on Actors chat with Andrew Garfield, Reyolds recalled how he reacted to Ryan Gosling beating him at the 74th Golden Globe Awards in 2017 to win the Best Actor honour. Ryan Reynolds lost the 2017 Golden Globe Award to Ryan Gosling What Reynolds said “Last time …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Adelaide curator Damian Hough remembers Nathan Lyon ‘the ground staff’

The Hindu

Past the Don Bradman statue frozen in an evocative drive, the Adelaide Oval remains a hallowed territory. This was back in 2010 when he was part of the ground staff here, and it is no surprise that the present head curator, Damian Hough, is all warmth and wonder about all things Lyon. Nathan was a good curator, he was just …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Our ghost town village has become a magnet for drug dealers...we blame banks closing - and a £23m BYPASS

Daily Mail

Nestled in the idyllic West Wales countryside lies the quaint little farming village of Llandysul - a place that was once a thriving community. After £2 million worth of cannabis was found in July in abandoned school on Marble Terrace, Llandysul Two men, Alfred Perkola, 43, from London and Adli Gjegjaj, 25, from Salford admitted running the farm and pleaded …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

As Syrian rebels encircle Damascus, threaten Assad’s grip, here's a look at key developments so far

Firstpost

Syrian rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham have reportedly begun encircling Damascus, threatening President Bashar al-Assad’s rule. Reuters Syrian rebels Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and allied groups, on a lightning offensive through the country, said on Saturday they had started to surround Syria’s government-held capital Damascus. - ‘Damascus awaits’ - “Our forces have begun the final phase of encircling the capital, …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

'Can't allow terrorists to take control,' says Lavrov as he meets diplomats from Turkey, Iran to discuss Syria

Firstpost

Before the meeting commenced, the Iranian foreign minister said he had “very frank and direct” talks with his Turkish counterpart and the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov meeting during the Doha Forum in the Qatari capital. After the discussions in Doha …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Hezbollah sends 2,000 fighters, 150 military advisors to Syria

Firstpost

Rebel group, the Syrian Free Army has taken control over Palmyra in the eastern countryside of the Syrian province of Homs. AP Hezbollah sent over 2,000 fighters to Syria on Saturday to help President Bashar al-Assad-led administration ward off rebel forces who have taken over key cities of Aleppo and Hama and reach close to Homs. “Hezbollah sent 2,000 fighters …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds retreating to countryside for major family move away from Hollywood

Hindustan Times

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have had a year full of box-office successes and controversial downsides associated with the summer-long professional peak. The Deadpool icon has reportedly indicated to his Hollywood pals that “he and Blake are jumping off the treadmill.” The source pressed that the Green Lantern co-stars are considering “retreating to their country home for the holidays and …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Syria civil war: Assad government loses three cities; rebels eye Damascus

New Indian Express

'Damascus awaits you' Syrian rebels said they have started to surround government-held Damascus after seizing towns close by on Saturday, as the defence ministry denied the army had fled positions near the capital. Rebel commander Hassan Abdel Ghani, with the Islamist-led alliance that launched the offensive in the country's northwest, said "our forces have begun the final phase of encircling …

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Santa braves the sticky heat of the Amazon jungle to bring gifts to children in Brazilian village

ANDREW NEIL: Ed Miliband’s Net Zero mania isn’t just a threat to energy security. It’s making us so reliant on China, he’s now a threat to national security

Property developer is refused permission to open his holiday let after backlash from locals over 'horrendous' 18ft window

How the Assads used a civil war to turn Syria into a narco state

Chinese operas that blend French culture wow audiences

From Malana To Khimsar: Explore 5 Most Beautiful Villages In India

The beautiful Yorkshire villages hoping to ban building new second homes to combat overtourism

Syria war monitor reports Israeli strikes on military sites

Israel strikes Syrian military facilities including scientific institute, says war monitor

American released from Syria prison after rebel takeover calls it a 'blessing'

Poor morale, reliance on foreign allies: The collapse of Assad’s army in Syria explained

Housebuilding set to surge by 60% as Rayner faces backlash over plans to ‘bulldoze’ countryside

Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi seen for first time since their multi-million-pound Cotswolds home was hit by flooding

Nest Farmhouse, King’s Lynn, restaurant review: Brilliant but just shy of exceptional

Ryan Reynolds feels Deadpool's future is uncertain: ‘I have 4 kids and I don't ever want to be an absentee father'

Exploring agricultural synergies between Brazil and China

Ryan Reynolds says he didn't ‘feel so great about losing’ 2017 Golden Globe to Ryan Gosling

Adelaide curator Damian Hough remembers Nathan Lyon ‘the ground staff’

Our ghost town village has become a magnet for drug dealers...we blame banks closing - and a £23m BYPASS

As Syrian rebels encircle Damascus, threaten Assad’s grip, here's a look at key developments so far

'Can't allow terrorists to take control,' says Lavrov as he meets diplomats from Turkey, Iran to discuss Syria

Hezbollah sends 2,000 fighters, 150 military advisors to Syria

Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds retreating to countryside for major family move away from Hollywood

Syria civil war: Assad government loses three cities; rebels eye Damascus